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| Lemmy from Motörhead is dead: and the internet pays tribute | Lemmy from Motörhead is dead: and the internet pays tribute |
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| Within minutes of the announcement of Lemmy’s death after suffering from a highly aggressive cancer, friends and fans posted tributes. | Within minutes of the announcement of Lemmy’s death after suffering from a highly aggressive cancer, friends and fans posted tributes. |
| They were led by Ozzy Osbourne, former Black Sabbath lead vocalist, and his wife Sharon. | They were led by Ozzy Osbourne, former Black Sabbath lead vocalist, and his wife Sharon. |
| Lost one of my best friends, Lemmy, today. He will be sadly missed. He was a warrior and a legend. I will see you on the other side. | Lost one of my best friends, Lemmy, today. He will be sadly missed. He was a warrior and a legend. I will see you on the other side. |
| My dear friend, Lemmy, passed away today. I’ve known him for 38 years. He will be so missed but he will never be forgotten. | My dear friend, Lemmy, passed away today. I’ve known him for 38 years. He will be so missed but he will never be forgotten. |
| Kiss frontman, Gene Simmons, paid tribute posting a selfie of the two lead singers together. | Kiss frontman, Gene Simmons, paid tribute posting a selfie of the two lead singers together. |
| Lemmy: Rest In Peace. Shake the heavens, my friend. | Lemmy: Rest In Peace. Shake the heavens, my friend. |
| Lemmy: Rest In Peace, my friend. pic.twitter.com/2M6VPiBGyE | Lemmy: Rest In Peace, my friend. pic.twitter.com/2M6VPiBGyE |
| Metallica said they owed it all to the gravely-voice Mr Kilmister. | |
| Lemmy, you are one of the primary reasons this band exists. We're forever grateful for all of your inspiration. RIP pic.twitter.com/WC1csn5F5x | |
| And Fred Durst, vocalist for Limp Bizkit, added his tribute. | |
| RIP Lemmy | RIP Lemmy |
| As did Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe. | As did Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe. |
| Wow just heard, Lemmy was a friend and legend. #RipLemmy | Wow just heard, Lemmy was a friend and legend. #RipLemmy |
| And Queen’s Brian May. | |
| Sitting here, Re-Tweeting, distracted, and wondering what I can possibly say about our utterly unique friend Lemmy's passing. Ouch. Bri | |
| Singer Billy Idol also left a simple message. | Singer Billy Idol also left a simple message. |
| Lemmy RIP….@myMotorhead my condolences to his family.. | Lemmy RIP….@myMotorhead my condolences to his family.. |
| While comedian Greg Proops left an original thought. | While comedian Greg Proops left an original thought. |
| No, please stop 2015. To get hangovers you have to stop drinking." Lemmy come back this minute. pic.twitter.com/RDZt8400SQ | No, please stop 2015. To get hangovers you have to stop drinking." Lemmy come back this minute. pic.twitter.com/RDZt8400SQ |
| DJ and TV presenter Lauren Laverne posted a video of a Motorhead classic. | DJ and TV presenter Lauren Laverne posted a video of a Motorhead classic. |
| RIP Lemmy. https://t.co/Eu2AtCD26Q | RIP Lemmy. https://t.co/Eu2AtCD26Q |
| And professional wrestler Corey Graves added a photo which showed Lemmy looking gaunt. | And professional wrestler Corey Graves added a photo which showed Lemmy looking gaunt. |
| Just had the unfortunate experience of announcing the passing of one of my heroes. Motörhead forever. #Lemmy pic.twitter.com/ZeKeQUQNrz | Just had the unfortunate experience of announcing the passing of one of my heroes. Motörhead forever. #Lemmy pic.twitter.com/ZeKeQUQNrz |
| Singer Beverley Knight added her condolences. | |
| BBC News - Lemmy, Motorhead frontman, dies aged 70 after cancer battle https://t.co/JhOIZbux2N That wonderful gravelly voice now silenced 😢 | |
| Many others left personal messages including some who pointed out the altruistic nature of the heavy rocker. | Many others left personal messages including some who pointed out the altruistic nature of the heavy rocker. |
| Once, Lemmy sponsored an under-10 soccer team, complete with Motörhead kits. https://t.co/cSStKbOKfQ pic.twitter.com/SsuZBRSLTI | Once, Lemmy sponsored an under-10 soccer team, complete with Motörhead kits. https://t.co/cSStKbOKfQ pic.twitter.com/SsuZBRSLTI |
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